NCT06906484

Brief Summary

This retrospective study aims to evaluate the prevalence of cardiac abnormalities detected by transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) in amateur football referees as part of a systematic cardiovascular screening program.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
250

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Jan 2023

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 1, 2023

Completed
1 year until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

January 1, 2024

Completed
1 year until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

January 1, 2025

Completed
3 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

March 21, 2025

Completed
12 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

April 2, 2025

Completed
Last Updated

April 2, 2025

Status Verified

March 1, 2025

Enrollment Period

1 year

First QC Date

March 21, 2025

Last Update Submit

March 31, 2025

Conditions

Cardiac SreeningSoccer Referees

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Prevalence of structural or functional abnormalities detected by TTE

    The primary outcome is the proportion of participants presenting with significant structural or functional cardiac abnormalities detected by resting transthoracic echocardiography performed as part of the mandatory cardiovascular screening for amateur football referees.

    At the baseline

Interventions

echocardiographyDEVICE

analyse echocardiographic reports on cardiac abnomalies

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 75 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

This study includes amateur football referees affiliated with the Normandy Football League (France) who actively officiated since the 2022 season.

You may qualify if:

  • Male amateur football referees, aged ≥18 Affiliated with the Normandy Football League Completed a baseline TTE No known pre-existing cardiac disease Complete medical records available

You may not qualify if:

  • Referees under 18 or in training status History of cardiovascular disease Incomplete medical file

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

CHU de CAEN

Caen, Normandy, 14000, France

Location

MeSH Terms

Interventions

Echocardiography

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Cardiac Imaging TechniquesDiagnostic ImagingDiagnostic Techniques and ProceduresDiagnosisUltrasonographyHeart Function TestsDiagnostic Techniques, Cardiovascular

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
COHORT
Time Perspective
RETROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

March 21, 2025

First Posted

April 2, 2025

Study Start

January 1, 2023

Primary Completion

January 1, 2024

Study Completion

January 1, 2025

Last Updated

April 2, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-03

Locations

FR(1)